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PZ 3-9-2016PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES March 9, 2016 The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission convened on March 09, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION David Richmond, Chairman Ernie Evans, Vice Chairman Richard Braud Bert Crawford, Jr. Ken Greenwald Michael Dahle Christian Glombik CITY STAFF Brian James, Executive Director of Development Lesa Wood, Director of Planning and Community Dev. Bryce Cox, Senior Planner COMMISSIONERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Matt Cosgrove 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mr. Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. P� 3. HEARING OF RESIDENTS ® Lil Metzger / 8165 Garden Oaks Dr. Representative of the Frobese family, provides details on how the Frobese family established in the Schertz area. Stated the family is very sensitive about Schertz, and what happens to this area. Discussed that the development that is being proposed was not done so without considering the impact of Schertz Donna Rickenbacker / Representative of the PDD for the Frobese property Announcement of a public input meeting on PDD. Wanted to confirm that the developers are concerned with the citizens of Schertz and that the developers have been in communication with the City Staff. CONSENT AGENDA A. PC2016 -008 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a final plat of the Reserve at Schertz Subdivision Unit 4, an approximately 31 acre tract of land situated in the Antonio Zamora Survey No. 36, Abstract No. 828, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas, located at 5408 North Graytown Road. Mr. Richmond read the description and asked the commission if anyone wanted to discuss the Consent Agenda items. Mr. Evans expressed interest in discussing, Mr. Richmond removed the item from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Cox gave a presentation on PC2016 -008 including the following information: a PC2016 -008 is a Final Plat, Approximately 31 acres, One lot subdivision Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission March 9, 2016 Page 1 of 4 • Currently zoned Residential Agriculture • Applicant will be responsible for tree mitigation requirements, Parks department has been reviewed and there are no heritage or protected trees on the plat. • There is no parkland dedication being provided, the applicant will comply with the $1000 fee in lieu for the lot to be paid at the time of recording of the final plat • There has been a septic system waiver that was approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission on August 26, 2015, there will be no sewer extension with this plat. • Site is currently serviced through an 8 inch water line. • Applicant is responsible for all drainage on the property and has to comply with all storm water regulations. The City Engineer has reviewed and approved the Drainage report. • Sidewalks will be required along Grey Town Road, which the applicant will be providing the funds, this will allow the City to construct the sidewalks when appropriate. • Waiver was previously approved by the P &Z Commission on December 16, 2015 to not construct improvements of Grey Town Road based on rough proportionality. The applicant will be dedicating a 13ft wide Right of Way along North Grey Town Road. • City Staff recommends approval as presented. Mr. Evans asked where the structure will be located on the property. Mr. Cox responded that there is a large piece of this plat that is within the floodplain, however there is a section that would be suitable for a pad site outside of the floodplain. Ultimately that decision is for the applicant at the time of building permits. Mr. Cosgrove, the applicant, confirmed it will be the first pad site on Graytown Road. Mr. Richmond called for a motion. Mr. Crawford motioned to approve PC2016 -008. Mr. Dahle seconded. Vote was a unanimous 7 -0. The motion carried. 4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION A. PC2015 -050 Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of Homestead Offsite Lift Station Subdivision, an approximately 0.25 acre tract of land situated in the C. M. Gahagan Survey No. 258, Abstract No. 182, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas., generally located on Schwab Road 1000 feet south of the intersection of Schwab Road and IH -35. Mr. Richmond read the description Mr. Cox gave a presentation on PC2015 -050 including the following information: • Application is for a preliminary plat, approximately 0.25 acres, at the edge of Schwab Road, corner of the Homestead Planned Development in the Commercial /Apartment region. • Request is to plat this property to create a lift station that will be dedicated to the City for maintenance, which will serve the Homestead community. • No residential or commercial lots are being platted with this property, just the area for the lift station. ® Tree affidavit has been submitted in which there are protected and heritage trees on the Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission March 9, 2016 Page 2 of 4 site, but none will be removed. • Tree mitigation and preservation plan will be reviewed by the Parks Department prior to the Final Plat. • Site is to be serviced by Schertz water and sewer, along with NBU, CenterPoint Energy, AT &T, Time Warner Cable. • Sanitary Sewer Lift station, and the applicant will be responsible for drainage on the site and to comply with storm water regulations. A Preliminary Drainage plan has been submitted and approved by the City Engineer. • A sidewalk will be constructed along Schwab Road along the length of the property. • Roadway improvements will be constructed including a 43 ft wide Right of Way dedication for the expansion of Schwab Road. • All construction plans will be submitted to the Engineering Department prior to Final Plat. • City staff recommends approval as submitted. Mr. Greenwald asked where the lift station was pumping to. Mr. Cox responded that the lift station will ultimately tie into the CCMA sewer system. Mr. Braud asked how much of the design of the station will the City be involved and if the 0.25 acres will be large enough for maintenance purposes. Mr. Cox responded that based on preliminary designs that were submitted to Public Works and Engineering, the amount of space proposed would be adequate for the fenced in lift station along with a buffer for landscape and maintenance. Mr. Crawford asked if City staff decided that 0.25 acres is large enough. Mr. Cox responded that 0.25 acres was enough space. Mr. Richmond called for a motion. Mr. Dahle motioned to approve PC2015 -050. Mr. Glombik seconded. Vote was a unanimous 7 -0. The motion carried. 5. REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCMENTS A. Requests by Commissioners to place items on a future Planning and Zoning Agenda. • Mr. Richmond commentd Staff is currently going through interviews to hire a new Planner to address the back log. • Mr. Braud requested an update on Main St. Gateway project and the Bond Money behind it, and would like to have a discussion on this topic. B. Announcements by Commissioners. • Mr. Crawford asked when is the Volunteer Fair? Mr. Cox stated there will be a meeting before. Mr. Richmond clarified that it will be April 10. • Mr. Richmond provided a reminder that the pre- budget meetings are taking place. The meeting format has been changed and are much more interactive with City Staff. C. Announcements by City Staff. • Mr. Cox: Community Budget meeting — provides times, locations, and dates of the meetings. Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission March 9, 2016 Page 3 of 4 6. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING The meeting adjourned at 6:26 P.M. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission March 9, 2016 Page 4 of 4 Recording cretary, City Q ScTtrtz